MAACO Las Vegas Bowl Open Thread: BYU Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 4:22 PM PST
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This should be a good one tonight, and if the game gets out of hand bust out your best Mormons in Vegas jokes!
BYU Cougars vs. Oregon State Beavers 8PM EST
Lets see if Oregon State is going to come out strong or will there be some kind of let down after missing out on the Rose Bowl apperance. Expect the scoreboard to light up and bring your commentary here during the game.
Let's hear what you think. Register for a free account here on the site and leave your comments, predictions and other game day chatter below in the comments section.
I have now integrated twitter to the open thread. So, within your message you need to put #mwc in the tweet and it will show up and send it to @mwcconnection. Also, if your not following me my twitter name is @mwcconnection
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BYU
methodically driving on the Beavers
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 5:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well this is not going to be a low scoring affair.
Lots of freakin wind too, probably no FG attempts
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 5:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah and then both mascots try to come over and fix it
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 5:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and how did BYU get that second score
I turned for a second to order food and that second score
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
According to gamecast
fumble return for a touchdown.
by holly96 on Dec 22, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Delay apparently to take down the ESPN aerial camera because of the wind.
And pregame fireworks apparently got canceled.
by holly96 on Dec 22, 2009 5:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wow
the aerial cam is sweet that sucks. I would love to see a full game from the sky cam or just above the QB
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 5:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
nice pick up
good thing that OSU guy was on the ground so BYU could just roll over him.
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 5:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wind might help BYU
BYU’s pass defense is suspect, but the wind might force the Beavers to the ground game where Cougars have the advantage.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 5:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wonder if
BYU will go for it if the wind is that questionable.
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
Why throw a pass that is short of the first down?? Well unless Anae is going to run Unga for the first down to try to put this game away early.
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
FG is good. Impressive. Most Impressive.
But you are not a Jedi, yet.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sean Canfield
Is not looking good. They should stick to getting Jacquizz the ball with short passes
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiindy
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Game over!!
that BYU receiver schooled the OSU corner
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wind should be going with them not against them
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice if MWC goes 5-0 in bowls and then adds Boise over summer
No way they can deny us an auto bid.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
the BCS and big leagues
will try to find a way to block the MWC
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That breaks Paynes streak of 50 consecutive PATs.
Also, BYU has never scored more than 24 points in the first half of a bowl game.
by holly96 on Dec 22, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
cool stat
BYU may get to the 59 over/under by themselves.
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Question
Did they switch endzones for the 2nd quarter, or does that only happen in the 2nd half?
by holly96 on Dec 22, 2009 6:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they switch direction every quarter.
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, thanks.
So both teams have already had to play into the wind.
by holly96 on Dec 22, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BYU
will be with the wind in the fourth will OSU will be with it on the third
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Turnover on downs?
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think he means OSU's previous possession.
And yes, that was turnover on downs.
by holly96 on Dec 22, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha great BYU bouncing
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Another stat
BYU hasn’t lost a game in which they’ve led by at least 14 points at halftime in something like 22 years.
by holly96 on Dec 22, 2009 6:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wind strikes again
If I had to score the game it is BYU, the wind, and then in a distant third Oregon State
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
BYU is lucky, gets the wind in the 4th
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
There should be a couple seconds!
Ask Colt Mccoy!
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Refs are saying he didn't get out of bounds.
by holly96 on Dec 22, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's because OSU comes from an AQ conference and BYU doesn't
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
News!!!
Utah RB Matt Asiata wants to return next year for the Utes
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just saw a replay of that fumble.
Should have been called an incomplete pass IMO
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Game on.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 22, 2009 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
if they keep this up
Top. 10
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 7:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
And the exclamation point
37-7 is a nice follow-up to Wyoming’s win.
by Hooper on Dec 22, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Right now, it's almost a shame that bowl games are irrelevant for BCS inclusion consideration.
The metric is based only on regular season performance, but the MWC is certainly helping themselves in the P.R. department right now. Here’s hoping it keeps up.
by Hooper on Dec 22, 2009 7:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
bowl games should definetly count to bcs evaluation
Since those are the biggest games and against non conference teams
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 8:10 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I'm undecided about that.
On the flipside, the bowl games aren’t divided evenly among the conferences. For example, the SEC can send their #9 and #10 teams to bowl games, while the MWC only sends their top few.
But also, being a BCS conference is supposed to be a reward for being a conference with proven depth and ability to win in the regular season.
I see arguments both ways.
by Hooper on Dec 22, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why are the Mountain West bowl games so early?
Three of our five bowl games are before Christmas. Would be nice to spread it out a little bit. And not have to play on weekdays. Looks like a small crowd for Utah-Cal tomorrow.
by The Road on Dec 22, 2009 8:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ESPN, probably.
They have almost all of the non-BCS games under contract, so I’m sure that ESPN makes the schedule based on what they think will be the best-viewed times. And perhaps they like knocking out the west coast games early.
But I wouldn’t know exactly why.
by Hooper on Dec 22, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
bad bowl deals
Blame Thompson for the leagues matchups that are against bad teams and dates. Independence bowl is post Christmas so that helps. Mwc needs to get teams in the sun bowl and insight bowl. Both are better dates and teams
by Jeremy Mauss on Dec 22, 2009 8:16 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
BYU needs to calm down and play with discipline.
The last thing they need to do is end this game on an ugly note.
by Hooper on Dec 22, 2009 8:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is BYU's middle finger to the PAC-10.
Who knew they had it in them?
by Hooper on Dec 22, 2009 8:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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